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Mar. 18, 2013

Colts cornerback Cassius Vaughn breaks up a pass intended for Titans wide receiver Nate Washington in the second half of Sunday's game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 9, 2012. The Colts won 27-23. (Matt Detrich / The Star)

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Colts restricted free agent cornerback Cassius Vaughn signed his qualifying offer Monday, according to a press release from the team. Vaughn will compete for time as the team's third cornerback this season.

Vaughn appeared in all 16 games, starting 11 times, last season and had a career-high with 70 tackles, nine passes defensed and two fumble recoveries, while also returning an interception for a touchdown.

He earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors in Week 14 against Tennessee after making eight solo tackles, defending three passes and returning an interception three yards for a ...